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A man found dead in the River Thames in 1983 has never been identified. A new forensic depiction is being used in a fresh appeal for information.

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00:00A man whose body was found in the River Thames more than 40 years ago could finally be identified.
00:07Known as Barnes Bridge Man, he was discovered near Barnes Bridge in London on the 6th of September 1983.
00:15He was believed to be 35, with ginger hair, long sideburns and blue eyes.
00:20A post-mortem found blunt force injuries and abrasions to both hands.
00:25Locate International has launched an appeal using a forensic artist's depiction of him.
00:30The coroner recorded an open verdict, with injuries suggesting he may have been involved in an altercation before entering the
00:38river.
00:39Investigators hope that someone will recognise him and help establish his identity.

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